Planning Commission
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is organized pursuant to Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended. The Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the City Council to serve three year terms. It is charged with developing the city’s Master Plan, establishing zoning districts and regulations applicable to each district covering the use of the land. It promotes land uses compatible with the city’s character, conserving property values and long-term stability of residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. It also promotes safe conditions for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Under its domain, the commission limits improper use of land, and promotes use of land natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend. 




Special Meetings and Public Hearing Notices - Planning Commission

[posted when scheduled)

Meeting Dates and Application Submission Deadlines
  • The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 215 W. Main Street, Northville, Michigan, 48167, unless otherwise noted. The meeting location is noted on the Planning Commission meeting agenda.
  •  Applications are due by 4 p.m. on the submission deadline (see dates below)
  • Submission deadlines are firm. Late submissions are deferred to a future meeting. 

Note:  Meeting the submission deadline does not ensure the case will be heard at the next meeting. The community development director will review your application and supporting documentation, and determine if it is complete. Deficient applications are deferred to the next meeting pending timely submission of required information. 

2025 meeting dates and submission deadlines

January 7
submit application by Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

January 21
submit application by Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2024 (Due to holiday closure) 

February 4
submit application by Tuesday, Jan. 14

February 18
submit application by Tuesday, Jan. 28

March 4
submit application by Tuesday, Feb. 11

March 18 
submit application by Tuesday, Feb. 25

April 1
submit application by Tuesday, March 11

April 15
submit application by Tuesday, March 25

May 6
submit application by Tuesday, April 15

May 20
submit application by Tuesday, April 29

June 3
submit application by Tuesday, May 13

June 17
submit application by Tuesday, May 27

July 1
submit application by Tuesday, June 10

July 15
submit application by Tuesday, June 24

August 5
submit application by Tuesday, July 15

August 19
submit application by Tuesday, July 29

September 2
submit application by Tuesday, Aug. 12

September 16
submit application by Tuesday, Aug. 26

October 7
submit application by Tuesday, Sept. 16

October 21
submit application by Tuesday, Sept. 30

November 6 (Rescheduled due to Election)
submit application by Tuesday, Oct. 14

November 18
submit application by Tuesday, Oct. 28

December 2
submit application by Monday, Nov. 10 (Due to Holiday Closure)

December 16
submit application by Tuesday, Nov. 25

2026 Meeting Dates - The remainder will be posted in December 2025. 

January 6, 2026
date may change due to holiday closures
submit application by Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025

January 20, 2026
submit application by Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025



 

 

 

Application submission general rules
  • Review the meeting date and application submission schedule before applying.
  • Meeting dates and submission deadlines may be moved to accommodate holidays and newspaper publication deadlines. Follow the submission schedule posted at the Building Department and as posted on the website.
  • Follow the submission instructions found in the application. The instructions provide direction on the number of packets required, assembling your submission and the documents required at filing. Incomplete applications may be deferred to a future meeting.
  • Applicable fees found in the fee schedule. Applications filed without the fee are considered incomplete.  
  • Submission deadlines are firm.
Application review
The community development director reviews applications to determine if they are complete and then provides a review to the applicant by email prior to the scheduled meeting. Incomplete applications may be deferred to a future Planning Commission meeting based upon when necessary information is received.